ARK 2 Delayed: What This Means for Gamers and Developers
The gaming community is buzzing with the recent announcement from Studio Wildcard regarding the delay of ARK 2 until 2028. Originally slated for a 2023 release, this sequel to the popular ARK: Survival Evolved has faced multiple postponements, now pushing the launch five years beyond its initial window. This delay, however, is not just a setback; it offers a unique opportunity for the developers to refine their approach based on player feedback from the ongoing updates to ARK: Survival Ascended.
Studio Wildcard’s co-founder, Jeremy Stieglitz, emphasized that the decision to delay ARK 2 stems from two key insights. First, the team learned from their previous transition that players were not ready to say goodbye to ARK: Survival Evolved. By continuing to support and expand ARK: Survival Ascended, they aim to keep the community engaged while gathering valuable insights for the sequel. Second, the upcoming content updates will allow the team to experiment with new mechanics, ensuring that ARK 2 can launch with a more polished and player-friendly experience.
As we look forward to the future of the ARK franchise, it raises an interesting question: how will the lessons learned from ARK: Survival Ascended shape the gaming landscape in the years to come? Will this approach set a new standard for game development in the industry?
Original source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-originally-being-revealed-in-2020-ark-2-has-been-delayed-again-until-2028/